Former Rayne Leverkusen impresses with victory over Nikkita Lyons
Summary
– Lizzy Rain made her official in-ring WWE NXT debut on the April 28 episode
– She defeated Nikkita Lyons after hitting her finisher Thunderstruck
– The former Rayne Leverkusen brought a heavy metal style and strong first impression to the brand
Lizzy Rain officially stepped into the NXT spotlight on April 28 and made sure her first in-ring appearance left a strong impression.
After being introduced in a vignette the previous week, Rain made her debut match on NXT against Nikkita Lyons. The episode came during a major reset for the brand, as WWE continued to adjust following recent main roster call-ups and roster changes.
Before the match even started, Lizzy Rain showed off her personality by delivering her own hype before making her entrance. She walked out to a loud hair metal theme, immediately giving off a throwback rock star energy that stood out from the rest of the roster.
Her first opponent was Nikkita Lyons, who has never been an easy challenge for anyone in NXT. Lyons brought her usual physical style and made it clear she had no plans of being used as a stepping stone.
Rain’s heavy metal attitude carried into the match as she absorbed plenty of offense before fighting back with quick strikes and sharp offense. She landed a cutter and followed it up with aggressive chops in the corner that brought the crowd into the action.
Even after Lyons regained control at different points, Rain stayed composed and found her opening late in the match. She turned the momentum around and connected with Thunderstruck, her finishing move, to secure the victory in her debut.
Before signing with WWE, Lizzy Rain competed under the name Rayne Leverkusen and built her reputation in promotions like Progress Wrestling. Now with her first NXT win behind her, she has officially started her journey on the brand.
